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... site 3 Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 4 BigFix 4 Online help 5 eMachines contact information 6 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 7 Desktop PC Front 8 Desktop PC Back 10 Identifying your model 13 eMachines model and serial number 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 3 Getting Started 15 Working safely 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your... Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com i
... site 3 Help and Support 3 Searching for a topic 4 BigFix 4 Online help 5 eMachines contact information 6 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer 7 Desktop PC Front 8 Desktop PC Back 10 Identifying your model 13 eMachines model and serial number 13 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 13 3 Getting Started 15 Working safely 16 Reducing eye strain 16 Setting up your... Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device 28 4 Using Drives and Ports 29 Using the diskette drive 30 Using the memory card reader 31 www.eMachines.com i
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... DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com
... DVD drives 57 Computer 59 Diskette drive 59 DVD drives 60 File management 60 Hard drive 61 Internet 62 Keyboard 63 Memory 64 ii www.eMachines.com
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Memory card reader 64 Modem (dial-up 64 Monitor 68 Mouse 69 Networks 70 Passwords 70 Power 70 Printer 70 Sound 72 Telephone support 73 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 73 Telephone numbers 74 Self-help 74 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 75 Index 83 www.eMachines.com iii
Memory card reader 64 Modem (dial-up 64 Monitor 68 Mouse 69 Networks 70 Passwords 70 Power 70 Printer 70 Sound 72 Telephone support 73 Before calling eMachines Customer Care 73 Telephone numbers 74 Self-help 74 A Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 75 Index 83 www.eMachines.com iii
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Chapter 1 Getting Help • Using the eMachines Web site • Using Help and Support • Using BigFix • Using online help • Contacting eMachines 1
Chapter 1 Getting Help • Using the eMachines Web site • Using Help and Support • Using BigFix • Using online help • Contacting eMachines 1
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...provide best-of us at affordable prices. We sincerely hope that you are sure that you with the best product possible. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to familiarize yourself with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of services and support. Please read... this manual carefully to our customers - Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! We are provided with fast, considerate service. If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated ...
...provide best-of us at affordable prices. We sincerely hope that you are sure that you with the best product possible. eMachines stands behind our value proposition to familiarize yourself with the outstanding quality, reliability, and performance of services and support. Please read... this manual carefully to our customers - Thanks again, from your new eMachines computer for purchasing our computer! We are provided with fast, considerate service. If you ever have a problem, our knowledgeable, dedicated ...
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Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. www.eMachines.com 3 To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily... accessible collection of help you quickly discover and use the many features of your computer. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about ...
Use Help and Support to answer questions about your eMachines computer. www.eMachines.com 3 To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily... accessible collection of help you quickly discover and use the many features of your computer. eMachines Web site eMachines Web site eMachines' online support is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and provides the most current drivers, product specifications, and information about ...
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... search topic. ■ Full-text Search Matches - It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com To fix the problem, click on the Internet. To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that...
... search topic. ■ Full-text Search Matches - It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 4 www.eMachines.com To fix the problem, click on the Internet. To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that...
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You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. www.eMachines.com 5 You can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help Many programs provide information online so you can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for information by clicking a Help button. Online help Online help .
You can research a topic or learn how to perform a task while you are using the program. www.eMachines.com 5 You can search for a topic or keyword, or browsing through the online help Many programs provide information online so you can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for information by clicking a Help button. Online help Online help .
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Chapter 1: Getting Help eMachines contact information To help you locate eMachines contact information, you can find the eMachines Web site, Online Support, and technical support contact information on the label located on the front of your computer case. 6 www.eMachines.com
Chapter 1: Getting Help eMachines contact information To help you locate eMachines contact information, you can find the eMachines Web site, Online Support, and technical support contact information on the label located on the front of your computer case. 6 www.eMachines.com
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Chapter 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer • Identifying features • Locating your computer model and serial number • Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • Locating the specifications for your computer • Purchasing accessories 7
Chapter 2 Checking Out Your eMachines Computer • Identifying features • Locating your computer model and serial number • Locating the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity • Locating the specifications for your computer • Purchasing accessories 7
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Front Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. DVD/CD drive DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) USB port (optional) Hard drive access indicator Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ Power indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack Model: S/No: eMachines help resources and Customer Care information Model and serial number 8 www.eMachines.com
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...For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 30. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 33. For more information, see "Installing a ...digital camcorder) into this port. Plug a microphone into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. www.eMachines.com 9 Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the optional ...
...For more information, see "Using the diskette drive" on page 30. You can also configure the power button to access eMachines' Web site and eMachines Customer Care. For more information, see "Identifying drive types" on page 33. For more information, see "Installing a ...digital camcorder) into this port. Plug a microphone into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. www.eMachines.com 9 Headphone jack eMachines help resources and Customer Care information eMachines model and serial number Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into the optional ...
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Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 10 www.eMachines.com
Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Desktop PC Back Your computer includes the following components. Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Parallel port Monitor port USB ports USB ports (optional) Microphone jack Audio output (Line out) jack Audio input (Line in) jack Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 10 www.eMachines.com
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... Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is in the United States. In other peripheral device" on page 28. www.eMachines.com 11 The power supply should be set to 230. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for the correct power available. Plug...
... Icon Description Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is in the United States. In other peripheral device" on page 28. www.eMachines.com 11 The power supply should be set to 230. If your modem has a telephone jack, plug the cable for the correct power available. Plug...
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For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a modem cable into this jack. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Component IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Icon Description Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com
For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device" on page 28. Plug a 10/100 Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a digital camcorder) into one of these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Plug a modem cable into this jack. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your eMachines Computer Component IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Modem jack Icon Description Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. 12 www.eMachines.com
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...Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and... serial number. www.eMachines.com 13 Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown ...
...Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the front of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. eMachines model and serial number The label on the back or side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and... serial number. www.eMachines.com 13 Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown ...
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... your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes on your computer screen for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on distant objects.
... your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes on your computer screen for your computer desk. 16 www.eMachines.com Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on distant objects.
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... no higher than eye level, the monitor controls are in a relaxed position when you type. ■ Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.eMachines.com 17 Setting up your computer and computer accessories ■ Set up the work . ■ Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid...
... no higher than eye level, the monitor controls are in a relaxed position when you type. ■ Do not slouch forward or lean far back. www.eMachines.com 17 Setting up your computer and computer accessories ■ Set up the work . ■ Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid...
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.... Checking the voltage selection A power supply is set at 60 Hz. Make sure this , the voltage switch should always be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com In other areas of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your computer. Protect your computer and peripheral devices...
.... Checking the voltage selection A power supply is set at 60 Hz. Make sure this , the voltage switch should always be moved to 230. 18 www.eMachines.com In other areas of time with a UPS, a UPS lets you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your computer. Protect your computer and peripheral devices...